Rouse Avenue Court Rejects Claims Sonia Gandhi Was Registered as Voter Before Becoming Indian Citizen
Overview of the Case
- The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi rejected a petition seeking criminal proceedings against Sonia Gandhi.
- The petition alleged her name was on the voter list in 1980, three years before she officially became an Indian citizen in 1983.
- The complaint demanded an FIR citing alleged electoral law violations.
Details of the Petition and Allegations
- Petitioner claimed Sonia Gandhi was registered as a voter at the official residence of former PM Indira Gandhi in January 1980.
- BJP leader Amit Malviya publicly shared excerpts of electoral roll forms from 1980, highlighting Sonia Gandhi’s alleged inclusion.
- Malviya claimed her name was removed in 1982 but reinstated in 1983, raising questions due to citizenship dates.
Court’s Ruling and Political Reactions
- The court ruled there was no basis to proceed with criminal charges.
- Congress strongly denied the allegations, accusing BJP of political vendetta and misuse of voter registration issues.
- BJP counters with accusations of “vote chori” (vote theft) against the government and the Election Commission.
Key Points
- Sonia Gandhi granted Indian citizenship in April 1983.
- Alleged voter registration in 1980 predates citizenship by three years.
- Court dismissed claims as baseless, providing relief to Sonia Gandhi.
- Political tensions between BJP and Congress continue over electoral roll controversies.
The dismissal of the petition marks a significant relief for Sonia Gandhi amid ongoing political battles over electoral integrity. Both parties continue to engage over voter list controversies, reflecting deep-rooted political rivalry.
